Write in words the expression $- | x |$ .
A) The opposite of the absolute value of x.
B) The opposite of the opposite of x.
C) The opposite value of x.
D) The absolute value of the opposite of x.
E) The opposite of the opposite of the absolute value of x.

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The absolute value of x is always positive, so the opposite of the absolute value is always negative. Therefore, this expression represents the opposite of the magnitude of x.

Write in Words the Expression −∣x∣- | x |−∣x∣ A) the Opposite of the Absolute Value of X

Write in Words the Expression $- | x |$
A) the Opposite of the Absolute Value of X